Book 1: Chapter 88

Nicholas’s POV

Two hours ago

I drop my phone on the table before massaging the space between my brows.

Earlier today, Enzo had his people call me to release Natalia to him but I refused. She was my business and I am going to make her pay for what she has done. As long as I have her under my control, she will not be able to hurt herself and Michelle will not get hurt in the process.

Pressing back against the chair, my phone screen lights up and when I see the content of the message, my heart skips a beat.

I have actually forgotten that today is her birthday. Michelle used to be so excited about her birthdays and now I am wondering how she is going to react to it this year. For the past three years, we have celebrated her birthday in the most lavish way possible but now…

Picking up my phone, I stare back at her picture for a while as a small smile appears on my face. She should have been here with me now but I was a fool and I let her